Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to expand cooperation on internal security and reinforce their broader security partnership, following a meeting between the two countries’ interior ministers in Doha.
The understanding was reached when Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who also commands Qatar’s Internal Security Force.
Expanding Ministry-Level Cooperation
According to a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, the two sides explored avenues for widening collaboration in internal security and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between their respective ministries.
The talks also addressed the prevailing regional situation, with both ministers exchanging views on matters of peace and stability in the region.
Shared Commitment to Regional Stability
Naqvi said Pakistan and Qatar were working together to promote regional peace and stability, stressing the importance of sustained collaboration between the two nations.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said Qatar attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan.
- Both sides agreed to further reinforce their security partnership.
- The ministers committed to continued cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
- Regional peace and stability featured prominently in the discussions.
The meeting underscores growing engagement between Islamabad and Doha on security matters, with both governments signalling their intent to translate the agreement into closer operational coordination between their interior ministries.
